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Josef Adalian joined New York Magazine's Vulture.com in 2010 and reports on all aspects of the television industry. He began covering the TV business in 1991, serving as a local TV columnist for the Boston Herald. Since then, he's been on staff at the New York Post, TV Week and The Wrap. From 1999 through 2008, he covered the small screen for Variety, serving as the industry bible’s TV editor. In addition to his full-time position at Vulture, Adalian contributes TV reviews to Playboy.

FROM Joe Adalian

Fall TV Preview

Fall TV Preview With the Emmys done and dusted, it's time to look ahead to fall TV. The fall season is no longer as big a deal as it used to be for network TV, but it's still a time when broadcast and streaming alike launch some big projects.

4 MIN, 50 SEC Sep 18, 2018

With Leslie Moonves gone, what's next for CBS?

With Leslie Moonves gone, what's next for CBS? Within hours of Ronan Farrow's second New Yorker story about sexual assault allegations against Leslie Moonves, the mogul was officially done at the company.

4 MIN, 44 SEC Sep 11, 2018

Summer TV bright spots includes some surprises

Summer TV bright spots includes some surprises More than 5 million people on average tuned in to watch Kevin Costner in 'Yellowstone,' the surprise hit for the recently rebranded Paramount Network.

4 MIN, 41 SEC Sep 04, 2018

Heading into fall TV, some bigs shows start their final seasons

Heading into fall TV, some bigs shows start their final seasons The end of the 'The Big Bang Theory' represents the end of an era in a lot of ways. And that's not the only big one going away.

4 MIN, 11 SEC Aug 28, 2018

Netflix cancels two talk shows just months after they premiered

Netflix cancels two talk shows just months after they premiered Michelle Wolf's 'The Break' is now on a permanent break. And gone too is 'The Joel McHale Show.' Both shows began streaming just earlier this year, but didn't have enough viewers or buzz to keep them going.

4 MIN, 30 SEC Aug 21, 2018

After the Oscar changes, should the Emmys follow suit?

After the Oscar changes, should the Emmys follow suit? As final Emmy voting begins, Mike and Joe agree, it's far past time for a "Best New Series" category.

4 MIN, 22 SEC Aug 14, 2018

In an industry obsessed with youth, what's old is cool again

In an industry obsessed with youth, what's old is cool again For decades the mantra in the TV industry has been, if you want a hit, you have to appeal to younger viewers. Now, some new shows featuring older stars suggest that networks may be finally changing their tune.

4 MIN, 55 SEC Aug 07, 2018

As TCA unfolds, a bombshell story drops outside the ballroom

As TCA unfolds, a bombshell story drops outside the ballroom While TV critics and reporters are holed up inside the Beverly Hilton for the summer press tour, another huge story dropped in the New Yorker. CBS CEO Leslie Moonves has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women.

4 MIN, 51 SEC Jul 31, 2018

Should old tweets be fair game for firing?

Should old tweets be fair game for firing? The anxiety in Hollywood ratchets up a couple notches after some recent surprise firings.

5 MIN, 3 SEC Jul 24, 2018

Is there anyone in America left for Sacha Baron Cohen to punk?

Is there anyone in America left for Sacha Baron Cohen to punk? Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Showtime series “Who is America?” uses some of the comedic actor's familiar gotcha tactics. We explore whether almost 20 years after introducing “Da Ali G” Show” he can still surprise and whether he should. And in the age of binge-watching, is the unexpected, full-season episode dump the way of the future for streaming series?

4 MIN, 48 SEC Jul 17, 2018

Can HBO remain HBO under AT&T’s control?

Can HBO remain HBO under AT&T’s control? An HBO town hall discussion with its chief executive and the new head of Warner Media, which oversees HBO, after last month’s merger with AT&T reveals tensions between the boutique network and its new parent company, which is looking for a “broader” appeal.

4 MIN, 51 SEC Jul 10, 2018

Amazon plans begin to come into focus

Amazon plans begin to come into focus As all the big streamers continue to bulk up their offerings, Jennifer Salke, the new head of Amazon Studios, starts to give interviews that offer some hints of how Amazon will try to stand out.

4 MIN, 57 SEC Jul 03, 2018

Fox creatives speak out against Fox News

Fox creatives speak out against Fox News For some Fox showrunners, Fox News' immigration coverage has been a bridge too far. Seth MacFarlane, Steve Levitan, Judd Apatow and others have called out the way Fox News has covered the humanitarian crisis at the border.

4 MIN, 27 SEC Jun 26, 2018

What the age of merger mania means for television

What the age of merger mania means for television After a judge gave the official go-ahead to the AT&T-Time Warner merger last week, the race is on for other media companies to combine in an effort to gain scale.

4 MIN, 53 SEC Jun 19, 2018

Checking out the inner workings of Netflix

Checking out the inner workings of Netflix Joe Adalian spent months reporting his New York Magazine cover story on Neflix. He shares some of what he learned about the company that's trying to be every channel at once.

4 MIN, 58 SEC Jun 12, 2018

Could there be a 'Roseanne' spinoff? Should there be?

Could there be a 'Roseanne' spinoff? Should there be? Already there are talks of Sara Gilbert and potentially other cast members doing something without 'Roseanne.' But is there a way to do it so Barr wouldn't get money as a producer? We discuss, plus talk about separating the art from the problematic TV artist.

4 MIN, 54 SEC Jun 05, 2018

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Shaking up the USDA, 'The Beef Cookbook' and 'Tartine All Day'

Shaking up the USDA, 'The Beef Cookbook' and 'Tartine All Day' Peggy Lowe explains why Trump’s pick for USDA Secretary is rattling rural America. Dario Cecchini talks future plans for Chianti ramen, and Richard Turner shares cuts from “PRIME: The Beef Cookbook.” Writer Matthew Sedacca looks at the controversy behind liquid smoke. Jonathan Gold tries Chengdu-style dishes, and Elisabeth Prueitt of Tartine fills us in on the latest. Plus, chef Michael Beckman shares a recipe for cactus confit.

56 MIN, 46 SEC Jun 03, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump says goodbye Paris Accord: What does it mean for U.S. and the planet? President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the landmark international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Trump was to renegotiate a new deal, but will that happen?

50 MIN, 56 SEC Jun 01, 2017

Securing Public Spaces, Super Wealthy Asians

Design and Architecture

Securing Public Spaces, Super Wealthy Asians Vehicles are increasingly being used as weapons, as seen in the London Bridge attack over the weekend and in New York’s Times Square last month. The Compton-based company Calpipe is designing security bollards to help make public spaces safer. And novelist Kevin Kwan satirizes the “crazy rich” Asian jet set and their luxurious tastes in his latest book, “Rich People Problems.”

28 MIN, 31 SEC Jun 06, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Terrorism in London: Lessons for the US This weekend’s terrorist attack in London left seven people dead and almost 50 injured. London police fatally shot the attackers, and ISIS claimed responsibility.

50 MIN, 57 SEC Jun 05, 2017